Fatima Khachfe is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), with advanced academic training and extensive supervised clinical experience in assessment and psychotherapy. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the American University of Beirut (AUB), where she graduated with high distinction and consistent placement on the Dean’s Honor List.

Fatima has completed over 500 hours of clinical assessment and individual psychotherapy, working with diverse populations in medical and humanitarian mental health settings. Her clinical practice is grounded exclusively in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), allowing her to deliver structured, goal-oriented, and scientifically supported interventions tailored to each client’s needs.

She is currently undergoing advanced professional training at the Beck Institute, the global authority in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, further strengthening her expertise in CBT-based interventions, particularly in the treatment of anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and stress-related difficulties.

Throughout her clinical work, Fatima has been actively involved in treatment planning, psychological assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and case managers. Her approach emphasizes careful case formulation, measurable progress, and ethical, client-centered care.

In parallel with her clinical practice, Fatima has a strong background in psychological research. She has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at AUB, contributing to quantitative and qualitative research on mental health, parental practices, personality, and sociocultural factors in Lebanon. Her master’s thesis examined the role of treatment engagement in mental health outcomes, reflecting her commitment to improving both the effectiveness and accessibility of psychological care.

Fatima also brings valuable experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, having worked as a Lifeline Operator with Embrace, Lebanon’s National Emotional Support and Suicide Prevention Hotline. This experience has further reinforced her ability to provide calm, structured, and supportive care in high-risk and emotionally intense situations.

With a professional, empathetic, and structured therapeutic style, Fatima creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can understand their challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward lasting psychological well-being. Her work is defined by clinical rigor, ethical practice, and a strong commitment to evidence-based mental health care.

Professional Highlights

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
• Holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut
• Completed over 500 hours of clinical assessment and individual psychotherapy
• Practices evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Currently receiving advanced CBT training at the Beck Institute
• Experience in psychological assessment, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Background in crisis intervention and suicide prevention (Embrace Lifeline)
• Active involvement in academic and applied psychological research
• Fluent in Arabic and English; basic proficiency in French